by Patrick Ruckert
www.californiadroughtupdate.org/20220630-California-Water-and-Infrastructure-Report.pdf
A Note to Readers
The report this week covers familiar ground, and the articles included reflect that with some new developments included.
The US Drought Monitor for the past week show little change, though the Northwest and even Montana did get some precipitation.
I include links to two videos that I appreciate. The first is a competent presentation on the drought, water crisis and even references solutions, though how to get it done is not focused on.
The second video features Erik Wilson of the agricultural organization “My Job Depends on Ag.” Erik is a friend of mine and over the years we have collaborated to a limited extent.
Next is a general report on drought and water developments, which is fairly comprehensive: “Federal officials warn of impending water crisis in the American Southwest.”
Arizona does not usually get much coverage here, so this article provides some background and recent developments in the state: “Arizona may not get the full $1 billion for water. But there’s still reason to celebrate.”
Nuclear power and its role in desalination are becoming a frequent topic of articles. We have two of them this week: “Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?” “California may rescue its last nuclear power plant — and give PG&E millions to do it.”
The last section this week is titled, “Governor Newsom Walks a Tightrope Between the Sharks of His Liberal Supporters and the Reality of Potential Blackouts”
